9300 Series User’s Guide Report Creation and Generation
Chapter 4 - Using ACCESS Software Page 97
Creating a Time of Use Schedule
1. Start Reporter and select the TOU tab.
2. Select the Sample file, then click copy to duplicate it.
All of the pre-configured samples include some basic programing to simplify
customization. It is generally best to create a copy of the samples before making
changes, and leave the sample in its default state.
NOTE
Be aware that the NEW button creates a completely new report or TOU schedule with no default
configuration. Use this option to create completely customized reports.
3. Select your new copy and click Properties to configure it.
Examples of the changes you may want to make to the TOU schedule are as
follows:
Rename the TOU Schedule using the appropriate field.
Modify On Peak and Off Peak charges using the appropriate field.
Add a 'Shoulder Period' which is often called a 'Partial Peak' (see below).
Change the Holidays to an appropriate country (see below).
4. Save the new TOU configuration when configuration is complete.
Adding a Shoulder Period
1. Highlight the Off Peak period by left clicking on it, select New.
2. Rename your new tariff period (i.e. Partial Peak).
3. Modify the time period by left clicking the plus sign, selecting the time period
and changing the time within the left window.
4. You will also have to modify the time period within the On Peak and/or Off Peak
intervals to ensure that there is no overlap (i.e. if your new 'Partial Peak' period
is bet wee n 6: 00 a nd 8 :0 0 PM , th en y ou w ill hav e to cha nge you r 'O ff P eak ' pe rio d
to 8:00 PM to End Of Day).
Changing Which Days are Holidays
1. Select the Off Peak period.
2. Left-click 'All Day, Canada Holidays' and select a different country from the
window on the left.
3. Add or remove holiday dates as required.
CAUTION
Double check to make certain that there are no gaps and no overlapping date or time ranges.
The TOU schedule should not be confused with the Time of Use Module used by billing applications.
Once you have completed configuring the TOU schedule, you are ready to create
the actual Energy and Demand report.